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Campsites
There are 6 tent / RV camping sites, 3 on one side of Rackliff Creek and 3 on the other. I found the 3 on the east side were larger and more desirable.
Water
There is no potable water available at Rackliff Campground, however, O'Hara Campground has potable water and is only a mile or two downstream.
Restroom
There is a vault style outhouse which was clean and well stocked when we visited.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
You will need to provide your own firewood.
Pets
We found no regulations posted either allowing or restricting pets.
Picnic Area
Rackliff Campground has no picnic area, however, there is a picnic area at Fenn Pond which is just a few miles down river by Fenn Ranger Station.
Handicap Access
Only the outhouse is handicap accessible.
RV Dump Site
There is an RV dumping station at Wilderness Gateway Campground.
Host On-Site
No.
Phone Service
The nearest pay phone is at Lowell, Idaho. I believe the nearest cell reception is at Kooskia.
Garbage Services
No, pack it out.
Fishing
The Selway River has wonderful steelhead and salmon runs, plus some fantastic trout fishing opportunities. Check the fishing regulations here.
Boating
Boating on the Selway River is more related to fishing than anything else, and many people stay cool by floating the river.
Swimming
There is no swimming area but many people float the Selway River.
Recreation
Recreational activities near Rackliff include fishing for trout, salmon and steelhead on the Selway River, camping in a beautiful luscious green world, hiking or backpacking to places like Coolwater Mountain. The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area is only a short drive up Selway River Road.
Wildlife
This area is full of big game animals; deer, elk, bear, moose and more. There are also smaller animals like squirrels, fox and many species of birds. There are rattlesnakes and they can be quite large so take care.
Fee Schedule
It was free when we visited, however, there was a disabled fee collection box.
Reservations
No reservations for Rackliff Campground.
Fees & Res.
No reservations for Rackliff Campground. It was free when we visited, however, there was a disabled fee collection box.
Rackliff Campground
π Selway River
π 46.0851870,-115.4942990
β° 1,606 ft
Rackliff Campground is split by Rackliff Creek and is just across the Road from the Selway River. The campground is in the Nez Perce National Forest and is heavily wooded. The elevation at the campground is about 1600 feet, while the mountains to the north are over 6000 feet. The campground is low, so the summers can be very warm while the mountains nearby are high enough to provide cool nights.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Kooskia, Idaho, take Hwy 12 east 21.6 miles to Lowell, Idaho. At Lowell, turn right onto Selway River Rd, and drive 8.0 miles where the campground will be on the left.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.